Give and take
noun
A situation where people offer and accept compromises.
A successful relationship involves a lot of give and take.
Often appears as...
- a lot of give and take
- necessary give and take
noun
The exchange of opinions, arguments or ideas with others.
The meeting was productive, with a lot of give and take on all sides.
Often appears as...
- a lot of give and take
- healthy give and take
verb
To alter a plan or decision in some way to accommodate the wishes of others.
You can't always have everything your way, you need to learn to give and take.
Often appears as...
- need to give and take
- learn to give and take
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A situation where people offer and accept compromises.
A successful relationship involves a lot of give and take.
Often appears as...
- a lot of give and take
- necessary give and take
noun
The exchange of opinions, arguments or ideas with others.
The meeting was productive, with a lot of give and take on all sides.
Often appears as...
- a lot of give and take
- healthy give and take
verb
To alter a plan or decision in some way to accommodate the wishes of others.
You can't always have everything your way, you need to learn to give and take.
Often appears as...
- need to give and take
- learn to give and take
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Relationships Context
Refers to the balance of compromise within interpersonal dynamics.
In our team, there's a lot of give and take; we respect each other's ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pure Altruism
Implies both parties must contribute, not just one side giving.
Effective collaboration requires give and take, not just sacrifices from one person.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Meaning
Used metaphorically to mean exchange of concessions, not literal items.
Good negotiation entails a give and take, finding a middle ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Relationships Context
Refers to the balance of compromise within interpersonal dynamics.
In our team, there's a lot of give and take; we respect each other's ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pure Altruism
Implies both parties must contribute, not just one side giving.
Effective collaboration requires give and take, not just sacrifices from one person.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Meaning
Used metaphorically to mean exchange of concessions, not literal items.
Good negotiation entails a give and take, finding a middle ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Relationships Context
Refers to the balance of compromise within interpersonal dynamics.
In our team, there's a lot of give and take; we respect each other's ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pure Altruism
Implies both parties must contribute, not just one side giving.
Effective collaboration requires give and take, not just sacrifices from one person.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Meaning
Used metaphorically to mean exchange of concessions, not literal items.
Good negotiation entails a give and take, finding a middle ground.
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